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Senior School Report – June 8, 2017
Year 10, One Night of Homelessness Thank-you once again to Mr Taylor, Mr Clark and the many teachers who stayed out overnight so that our boys could gain some insight into the issues and conditions that the homeless are facing. Our boys embraced the evening with a respectful empathy, each one of them aware that…
Headmaster’s reflection at EREA apology
Headmaster John Crowley delivered the following speech in Canberra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 as the College’s governing body, Edmund Rice Education Australia, delivered a formal apology to victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This reflection represents another significant step in the College’s journey towards reconciliation with victims and survivors. It follows more than…
Senior School Report – May 25, 2017
At the time of writing our Year 10s will be preparing for their -One night of homelessness-.- After this night many will have a better understanding of the circumstances which lead to people being homeless and have more empathy with them. This in spite of the fact the night is not without some enjoyment, they…
Senior School Report – April 27, 2017
Welcome back to Term Two, a very important term for all students in the Senior School. Year- 10 and- 11 student Semester One examinations will commence on June 7, 2017 and run through to June 16, 2017. Parents please schedule this examination block into your diaries and, if at all possible, avoid making appointments for…
Senior School Report – March 23, 2017
It seems hard to believe that Term One concludes next week on March 31, 2017. Coinciding with this is the release in PAM of the mid-semester reports.- As parents we tend to focus on the work habits component of the report to ensure that our son is putting in an effort, behaving respectfully and generally…
World War History Trip
To coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, St Patrick’s College is organising an international excursion in the 2018 Term 1 holidays to travel to France, Belgium and Germany. The aim of the trip will be to immerse students in the history of Australian soldiers, particularly Old Collegians from St…
Senior School Report – February 23, 2017
The annual St Patrick’s College Swimming Carnival, was held on Wednesday at the Eureka Pool. The weather was perfect, warm and no rain and all the boys in the Senior school entered into the spirit of the event. Thank you. Study skills-¦ Let’s focus on organisation. An integral part of being a student is being…
Senior School Report – February 9, 2017
We had a very smooth and orderly start to the academic year for which I acknowledge and thank all parents and carers for their behind the scenes support in ensuring that their son was equipped with the correct St Patrick’s College uniform and the required books and resources. Student Hairstyles Following on from Mr Sullivan’s…
Performing Arts report – October 20, 2016
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Our Junior School production of William Shakespeare’s -A Midsummer Night’s Dream- is being performed this week on Thursday October 20 and Friday October 21 at 7:30pm in the Sir Bernard Heinz Theatre. The production was going to be performed in the College Gardens however with strong winds and rain forecast, the…
2016 Visual Arts and Technology Showcase
It is with great excitement that we invite you to attend the launch of the 2016 St Patrick’s College VCE Visual Arts and Technology Showcase Exhibition. Details of the Launch are set out below: Date:– – – Wednesday, October 5. Time:- – – 7:00pm to 9:00pm Purpose:– – – The exhibition showcases the best student…